Irakli Nadareishvili, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, met with Han Jun, Deputy Director of China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC), to discuss strengthening civil aviation ties between Georgia and China.
Nadareishvili expressed interest in expanding cooperation and increasing the number of flights operated by Georgian and Chinese airlines. He noted that the recent introduction of visa-free travel has significantly boosted passenger traffic.
“Visa-free travel has played a key role in driving growth. We aim to add new routes and increase flight frequency, which will further enhance trade, economic relations, and tourism between our countries,” he said.
In 2024, 57,184 air passengers traveled between Georgia and China—a 45% rise compared to 2023. Currently, China Southern Airlines and Air China operate direct flights to Georgia. Air cargo demand is also on the rise, with growing interest from carriers on both sides.
The meeting was also attended by Givi Davitashvili, Director of the Civil Aviation Agency, and Zhou Qian, Chinese Ambassador to Georgia.
